- 10
- Calories
- 10
- Calories from fat
- 1g
- Total Fat
- 1000mg
- Organic Flax (Linum Usitatissimum) Seed Oil
- Yeilding
- 550mg
- ALA (Alpha-Linolenic Acid)
- 150mg
- LA (Linoleic Acid)
- 160mg
- OA (Oleic Acid)
Contains no added wheat, starch, yeast, gluten, corn, soy, sodium, sugar, artificial colouring or flavouring or dairy products. Is you are taking blood thinners or if you have a bleeding disorder, consult your health care practitioner prior to use.
Softgels
90 Softgels
Take one softgel capsule two times daily with meals, or as recommended by your healthcare practitioner.
- Provides 1,100 mg of ALA per daily dose
- Includes 300 mg of LA per daily dose
- Promotes overall health
- Promotes optimal cardiovascular health
- Supports skin health and hydration
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FLAX OIL
From helping with dry hair and skin, Flax Seed Oil also aids with eczema, male infertility, high cholesterol, hypertension, constipation and arthritis...
Flaxseeds are a rich source of alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), an omega 3 essential fatty acid. “Essential” means that the body does not produce the fatty acids on its own and therefore they must be taken in through the diet. Most North American and Western diets are very low in Omega-3 and extremely high in Omega-6.
Too many saturated fats are consumed and the ratio of ingested EFA's averages more like 20:1 Omega-6's to Omega-3's instead of the recommended 4:1.
The ALA in flaxseed oil helps maintain cholesterol levels because healthy fats build HDL cholesterol. HDL cholesterol is responsible for moving fat, from storage or plaques, into the liver where processing and excretion of fat occurs. By decreasing fatty buildup on arteries it helps to regulate blood pressure. It also provides valuable support for immune system function because many immune cells use omega 3 fats in their cell membrane. Having a properly functioning membrane allows the cells to do things like release packets of chemicals when they come in contact with foreign invaders. Since healthy fats play a large role in hormone formation, ALA can thus help optimize hormone levels and strengthen male fertility. Studies show that ALA is an anti-inflammatory compound that is beneficial for the treatment of arthritis.
Flaxseed oil is best in its cold-pressed form, where there has been no heat influence on the oil. Do not use flaxseed oil for cooking! The fats and acids of the oil can be damaged and transformed by heat into trans-fatty acids and free radicals which cause disease; heart, or cardiovascular disease is a common result of consuming trans-fatty acids. It is important to refrigerate flaxseed oil and capsules to prevent spoiling.
There are various forms in which flaxseed can be consumed including oil, capsules and ground. Purchasing oil is more cost effective than purchasing capsules since the cost for the capsule is passed on in addition to the cost of the oil. Ground flaxseed contains EFAs, fiber, magnesium and potassium and can be used as a nutritional supplement. It comes in both golden and brown varieties where golden contains a higher amount of fatty acids per serving than brown.
Flaxseed oil – QUICK FACTS
FOOD SOURCES
· Flaxseed.
DEFICIENCY SYMPTOMS
· Dry hair and skin, eczema, male infertility, high cholesterol, hypertension, constipation and arthritis.
OPTIMUM DOSAGE
· 1-3 tbsp daily or 3 – 9 capsules daily. (Clinical doses may be higher as recommended by your practitioner).
WORKS WELL WITH
· Other essential fatty acids, vitamin A, vitamin D, vitamin E, vitamin K.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
· Fatty acids are best absorbed with a fatty meal.
· Those with an inability to absorb fats should take an enzyme complex to facilitate the intake of EFAs.
· Use caution when taking EFAs while using blood thinning medication.
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